But by what means he now seeth, we know not; neither know we who hath opened his eyes: ask him: he is of age; he shall speak for himself — the parents acknowledge they do not know the mechanism of the cure or the identity of the healer. Remarkably, they redirect the inquiry to their son: 'ask him: he is of age; he shall speak for himself.' The reference to the man's age ('of age,' hēlikian echei) suggests he is an adult capable of testifying for himself. The parents' strategy is protective: they affirm the cure but avoid commenting on Jesus or the violation of Sabbath law.

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